# NTSB investigations, OR: Loss of control - on ground/water NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 122 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB SEA07CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA272.md): Jeffrey Wilson Escapade · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N7078T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane's left wing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB SEA07CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA206.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7474L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA07CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA197.md): Cessna 182S · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N233KS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears. - [NTSB LAX07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA195.md): Piper PA-12 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA07LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N8122T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and impacting a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) standard. The VASI standard near the side of the runway was a factor. - [NTSB SEA06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA163.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N103MG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the… - [NTSB SEA06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA176.md): Cessna 185 · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N477G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet grass and trees. - [NTSB SEA05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA144.md): Cessna 180 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N2944C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to perform a wheel landing with a 5 to 10 knot tail wind, and his subsequent loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll. A tailwind and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA05CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA131.md): Maule M-7-235B · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N333DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in overload damage to the main landing gear. During the landing roll, it was not possible to maintain aircraft control due to the previously damaged gear.… - [NTSB SEA05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA123.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N5814D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the cross wind weather condition. - [NTSB SEA05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA081.md): Cessna 185F · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N4948Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds that at times were crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA054.md): Simpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N664DS · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment. - [NTSB SEA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA015.md): Luscombe 11A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway. - [NTSB SEA05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA003.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N2849Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the presence of crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA187.md): WSK PZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N10RN · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained by the tow plane pilot and the glider pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate during the initial climb. A direct crosswind and wind gusts were factors. - [NTSB SEA04CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA171.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N1316S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind. - [NTSB SEA04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N332CC · Substantial damage > On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overload of the nose landing gear and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA040.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2004 · N6503C · Substantial damage > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) and a taxiway sign were factors. - [NTSB SEA04CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N727MR · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained during landing. Factors include an icy runway and a snow bank. - [NTSB SEA03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA193.md): Cessna A150K · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N8351M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA126.md): Druckman 102 · Alsea, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N102DR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll, when his foot became lodged between the rudder pedal and the heel brake. An additional factor is a fence near the area where he was taking off from. - [NTSB SEA03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N6497E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA088.md): Aeronca 7EC · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4712E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A tailwind and gusting conditions were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA062.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N6298 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA055.md): Piper PA-22 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4857A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA036.md): Cessna 172N · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N734KU · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway. - [NTSB SEA03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA032.md): Cessna 180 B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2003 · N59180 · Substantial damage > Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing. - [NTSB SEA02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N1277A · Substantial damage > A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence. - [NTSB SEA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N67505 · Substantial damage > Improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker. - [NTSB SEA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA038.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N62658 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway environment, crossing a ditch and nosing over. Contributing factors were variable winds reported by the pilot and the ditch. - [NTSB SEA02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA029.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N852AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An icy runway and a snow bank were factors. - [NTSB SEA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA020.md): Maule M-7-235 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · Substantial damage > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. A factor was a snow-covered landing surface. - [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors. - [NTSB SEA01TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA152.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Ukiah, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N52768 · Substantial damage > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and directional control was not maintained during landing. A high flare and a fence were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA038.md): Cessna 402B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N6384X · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway. - [NTSB SEA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA036.md): Cessna 172K · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N78284 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane. - [NTSB SEA01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA029.md): Kaman K-1200 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N317KA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA026.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N7800Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed. - [NTSB SEA01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7707K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA002.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N80EG · Substantial damage > Clearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA195.md): Boeing E75 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N8528N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft. - [NTSB SEA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA159.md): Boeing E75 · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N450UR · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the left tailwheel control cable spring resulting in the positioning of the tailwheel in a right turn condition. - [NTSB SEA00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA147.md): Cessna A185F · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N7485C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N76777 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a drainage ditch and a crosswind. - [NTSB SEA00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA052.md): Cessna A185-F · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N1357M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=OR&occurrence=260&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=260&state=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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